Yamaha Tricity 125 vs Kymco Cv3
Side-by-side comparison for used motorcycle buyers
Yamaha Tricity 125 vs Kymco Cv3. Yamaha Tricity 125: 11.2 hp @ 9,500 rpm hp, 170 kg (wet/curb weight) weight, top speed 95 km/h, Motoryk rating 6.5/10. Kymco Cv3: ~60 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated based on 550cc parallel-twin; official specs not fully released) hp, ~280 kg (estimated wet/curb weight; official figure not confirmed) weight, top speed ~180 km/h (estimated; official figure not confirmed for production), Motoryk rating 6.8/10.
Performance at a Glance
Green = winner per metric · Bars are relative to the higher value
Yamaha Tricity 125
Kymco Cv3
Horsepower (hp)
11.2 hp
60 hp
Torque (Nm)
9.6 Nm
55 Nm
Top Speed (km/h)
95 km/h
180 km/h
Weight (kg) — lower is better
170 kg
280 kg
Type
Scooter
Scooter
Horsepower
11.2 hp @ 9,500 rpm
~60 hp @ 7,500 rpm (estimated based on 550cc parallel-twin; official specs not fully released)
Torque
9.6 Nm @ 8,000 rpm
~55 Nm @ 6,000 rpm (estimated; official specs not fully released)
Top Speed
95 km/h
~180 km/h (estimated; official figure not confirmed for production)
Weight
170 kg (wet/curb weight)
~280 kg (estimated wet/curb weight; official figure not confirmed)
Fuel
2.5 L/100km or approx. 40 km/L (typical real-world average)
~5.0 L/100km (estimated, based on engine class; official figures not published for production model)
Fairing
Yes
Yes
Individual Reviews
Yamaha Tricity 125
6.5/10
"Niche but genuinely clever urban commuter for cautious or newer riders."
Pros
+Exceptional wet-weather stability
+Outstanding fuel economy
+Low running costs
Cons
−Gutless above 50mph
−Tiny underseat storage
−Leaning mechanism inspection essential
Kymco Cv3
6.8/10
"A clever used bargain if the front suspension checks out clean."
Pros
+Leaning front end genuinely works
+Strong new-price depreciation
+Practical all-weather commuter
Cons
−Thin parts and dealer network
−Front suspension inspection critical
−Styling divides opinion sharply
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